Participation in
Activities
develops us into well-rounded people. We
engage with others to develop outside interests and expose us to new and
differing points of view. By
contributing in the larger world, we demonstrate that Chi Omega makes a
difference in the lives of women.

Here are just some of the activities that Chi O's are involved with on SDSU Campus!
Alpha Lambda Delta
American Society of Interior Designers
Association for the Education of Young Children
Campus Crusade for Christ
College Democrats
College Republicans
Colleges Against Cancer
Collegiate 4-H
Equestrian Team
Greek Programming Board
Habitat For Humanity
Honors College
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Psi
Nursing Students Assocation
Order of Omega
Panhellenic Council
Phi Upsilon Omnicron
Pi Kappa Delta
Prairie Repertory Theatre
The Pride Drumline
The Pride Flagline
The Pride Marching Band
State University Theatre
University Program Council
Women's Choir

Friendship
is what binds us to each other and to our Fraternity. The friendships we develop in Chi Omega give
us a home across geography and generations and give us lasting support
throughout our lives.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is Chi Omega Fraternity's National Philanthropy. Since the start of our alliance, Chi Omegas have made a difference in many children's lives through volunteering time, talents, and dollars. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has honored Chi Omega for the incredible volunteer efforts of our members.

It all began on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas when four young women, with the help of a local dentist, established the secrets and symbolism that today bind over 260,000 women. This small band of women founded Chi Omega after realizing a need for an organization that would foster both friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and lifelong friendship - striving to provide each Sister with a commitment to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, intergenerational participation, community service, leadership opportunities and social enrichment.

Local History In 1964, Alpha Gamma Rho became the first men's fraternity on SDSU campus. Within two years, Farmhouse closely followed. While the college's agricultural emphasis brought a great amount of men to campus, the need for a women's fraternal society was realized. Dean of Women, Vivian Volstorff, realized Chi Omega's leadership and academic achievements, making it an aspiring women's fraternity to bring to the newly forming Greek Life. Chi Omega's chapter of Xi Theta was installed at South Dakota State University on April 15, 1967. Thirty one women were initiated that day. With flourishing numbers, Chi Omega grew as the first women's fraternity installed at SDSU. Her vision has spread to include over four hundred alumni of our chapter.

From the beginning friendships were forged and still forty one years later, our chapter continues to grow in sisterhood and love. We are currently a family of thirty-six active members and three pledges. We are real women of character, hail from all walks of life, many majors, and different personalities, yet come together as Chi Omega.

Career and PersonalDevelopment prepares us for
life’s work and makes us marketable regardless of the path we choose. Sisters serve as mentors and coaches along
the way. Chi Omega promotes personal
growth and teaches us to work earnestly at whatever we choose to do.

Sincere Learning and
Creditable Scholarship means that we care about our intellectual
development. We embrace the spirit and
excitement of learning throughout our lives and encourage others to better
themselves.

Community Service means that we want to make a difference on our campuses and in our
communities. We know that giving back to
others unselfishly makes the world a better place and makes us better
people. Serving and giving helps to
connect us.

The Chi Omega Symphony has
reflected the purposes of Chi Omega members since its composition in 1904 by
Ethel Switzer Howard on the eve of her initiation into the Xi Chapter of Chi
Omega at Northwestern
University.

The active Xi
Theta chapter at South Dakota State University has had a very successful and
exciting year!We have been keeping busy
with community service projects, socials with fellow Greek chapters, and
actively participating in other groups on campus!

Thank you for
all of your support and hopefully we will hear from each other soon!